Nursing and Health Professions

Texas Tech University Nursing School

Texas Tech University Heath Center School of Nursing has been names the best nursing school in Texas and Southwest region for 2022 by Nursing School Almanac!

 

We are the only nursing school in West Texas to offer bachelors, masters, and doctoral education in a variety of learning formats!

Sourced from: TTU Nursing School Website

TTU Army ROTC and TTU Nursing School

When wanting to pursue a nursing undergraduate degree, you can receive an automatic admissions to Texas Tech University Nursing School. You also may be eligible for getting 100% tuition and fees OR room and board paid for, while enrolled in Army ROTC. 

*Note: This is only for Active Duty or Reservist

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Army Nursing Programs and Incentives

Active Duty Opportunities

● Accession Bonus: Qualified nurses can earn up to $30,000 for a 4-year commitment or
$20,000 for a 3-year commitment (bonuses reduced if loan repayment is taken).
Medical-Surgical Nurses are not eligible.

● Critical Wartime Skills Bonus: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) may
receive $250,000 for a 4-year service commitment.

● Loan Repayment (ADHPLRP): Repays up to $40,000 per year in student loans for up
to 3 years (taxable). Requires a minimum 2-year active-duty service.

● Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (Baylor University): Earn a Doctorate of
Nursing Practice with full pay, tuition, and benefits as an active-duty officer. Requires 1
year of critical care experience.

● Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP): Covers full tuition and provides a $2,600+ monthly stipend for CRNA and Family Nurse Practitioner students. 3-year active duty obligation.

● Critical Care Nurse (66S) Student Program: Guarantees attendance in the Army’s
Critical Care Nurse course for qualified medical-surgical nurses (no additional
incentives).

● AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP): Offers active-duty soldiers up to
$15,000/year for tuition and $1,000/year for books toward a BSN degree.

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Army Reserve Opportunities

● Special Pay: Up to $25,000 per year for select nurse specialties with a 2–4 year
commitment.

● STRAP Program: Provides a $2,300+ monthly stipend for graduate students in
nursing specialties (1-year Reserve obligation per 6 months of assistance).

● Loan Repayment (HPLRP): Up to $20,000 per year in student loan repayment for up to
3 years (taxable).

Medical-Surgical Nurses are not eligible for Reserve special pay.

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Eligibility Requirements

● Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an ACEN or CCNE accredited
school.

● Licensure: Must hold an active RN license and pass the NCLEX-RN exam.

● Citizenship: U.S. citizens eligible for Active Duty; permanent residents for Army
Reserves.

● Physical/Medical: Meet Army physical fitness and medical standards.

● Age: 21–42 (waivers possible).

● Training: Completion of the Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC) required.

● Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and a minimum GPA of 3.0–3.5, depending on
the program.

CTA: For more information regarding Army Nursing Programs you can reach out to our
Recruiting Operations Officer Mr. George Hampton.